PLAYBILL: Drama students at
Milwaukie High will stage Shakespeare's tragedy "Julius Caesar." The
play tells the story of a conspiracy against a Roman dictator.

Performances
are 7 p.m. March 14, 15 and 16 in the Milwaukie High auditorium at
11300 S.E. 23rd in Milwaukie. Tickets, at the door cost $8.

SPRING MUSICAL: The sixth annual
spring musical at Linwood Elementary is "The Near-Sighted Knight and the
Far-Sighted Dragon" with a cast of students from kindergarten through
fifth grade.

The play, by Eleanor and Ray Harder, is snappy, action-filled fairy tale with unexpected characters.

The final performances are 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Linwood, 11909 S.E. Linwood Ave. in Milwaukie.

WAFFLE FEED: The Milwaukie High baseball team members will host
their fourth annual waffle feed, the team's major fundraiser, 7:30-10
a.m., Saturday, March 16, at Clackamas Sweet Tomatoes at 13011 S.E. 84th
Ave.

PARENT CLASSES: The North Clackamas School
District will offer four sessions of a four-night Parent Power class in
April at El Puente/Milwaukie and Oak Grove elementary schools.

Offered in both English and Spanish, the class is open to parents from any school.

"We
hope parents will take advantage of these opportunities to build the
skills and understanding that will improve family communication, boost
academic support for kids, and give parents effective discipline
strategies," said North Clackamas Schools spokeswoman Leslie Robinette.

This
free parent workshop for families with kids age 4 to 13 will help you
motivate your child to be responsible, gain control through choices,
enjoy your role as a parent and model good communication skills.

Free child care provided. To register, visit www.lastingrelationships.org or call 503-546-6377. GALA DINNER:
The North Clackamas Education Foundation will hold its annual gala
dinner and auction 5-9 p.m. April 27 at the Persimmon Country Club. The
foundation invites businesses and community members to support schools
through this event with donations of gift certificates, services, or
experiences to be featured as part of the event's live and silent
auctions.

Proceeds will support classrooms, students, programs, and schools across the North Clackamas School District.

For
information about sponsorships tables ($800 for 10) and individual
tickets ($80) contact Ami Margolin Rome at ncfoundation@nclack.k12.or.us
or 503-353-6053.

-- Compiled from North Clackamas School District press releases. St. Patrick's Day Zumba Party: Don your favorite green
outfit and workout to fun Latin-inspired music led by Neylana Bezerra. 7-8:30
p.m. Fri, March 15. Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie;
$5, or free to ages 12 and younger; www.milwaukiecenter.com or
503-653-8100

View full sizeThe Calamity Jazz band will perform at a concert and dance March 17 at the Milwaukie Elks Lodge.

St. Patrick's Day Concert and Dance: The Portland Dixieland
Jazz Society presents the jazz concert sprinkled with your favorite Irish tunes
played by the Calamity Jazz Band. The decade-old, Eugene-based group features
Vicki Cox on trumpet, Bill Kick on trombone, Jeff Bryant on reeds, Meg Graff on
bass saxophone, John Bennett on piano, and Ron Leach on drums. Amenities include
a no host food and full bar and a large hardwood dance floor. 1-4:30 p.m. Sun,
March 17. Milwaukie Elks Lodge, 13121 S.E. McLoughlin Blvd., Milwaukie; $10 jazz
society members, $15 others; www.pdxdixiejazz.com or 503-513-0240

Art Extravaganza! Tools and Techniques Trade Show:
Presented by the Clackamas County Arts Alliance, the event features an
array of new and old products to test and sample, door prizes, and
demonstrations by local artists. 1-7 p.m. Wed, March 13. Marla Baggetta
Studio, 1926 S.E. Scott St., Milwaukie; free; www.clackamasartsalliance.org/programs/art-extravaganza

Bowl for Change: Features bowling and raffles. Hosted by
the Better People Alumni Club. Proceeds benefit the Better People
organization, a nonprofit group that works with people who have legal
histories and are turning their lives around. Registration requested.
Noon-4 p.m. Sat, March 23. Kellogg Bowl, 10306 S.E. Main St., Milwaukie;
bowlers collect pledges for each pin scored; https://sites.google.com/site/betterpeoplealumniclub/bowl-for-change or 503-281-2663

Bike Milwaukie Film Night and Ride: Watch short films
related to cycling at 6:30 p.m. Fri, March 23 at the Milwaukie Masonic Temple, 10636 S.E. Main
St., Milwaukie;. The next day, join fellow
bicyclists for a leisurely ride through Milwaukie neighborhoods (9:30
a.m.-noon Sat, March 24). Meet in front of Milwaukie City
Hall, 10722 S.E. Main St.; both are free; bikemilwaukie@gmail.com

Spring Break Show: All ages can bop along to the beat with
musician Aaron Nigel Smith. Smith was part of the PBS show "Between the Lions"
and his CD "Everyone Loves to Dance" won the Parent's Choice Award. 2 p.m. Sat,
March 23. Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 S.E. 21st Ave., Milwaukie; free; www.milwaukie.lib.or.us or
503-786-7580

*Milwaukie City Council holds its work session at 5 p.m. and
regular session at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
*Milwaukie City Council holds its study session at 5 p.m. on fourth Tuesday
of each month. *Milwaukie Citizens Utility Advisory Board meets at 6 p.m. on
third Wednesday of each month.

Support

National Alliance on Mental
Illness: Support meeting for spouses or partners of persons with mental illness.
Monthly 6:30 p.m. fourth Wed. National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of
Clackamas County, 10202 S.E. 32nd Ave., Suite 501, Milwaukie; www.nami.org/sites/nami:clackamascounty
or 503-344-5050 or nami.clackamas@gmail.com

Craft Circle:
Make new friends while working on your knitting, crochet, embroidery,
hand-quilting and other projects. Monthly 7 p.m. first and third Wednesday
(except holidays). Gladstone Public Library, 135 E. Dartmouth St., Gladstone;
free; www.gladstone.lib.or.us or
503-656-1411 Bridge Games: Card game for senior citizens. Weekly 12:30 p.m.
Fri. Gladstone Senior Center, 1050 Portland Ave., Gladstone; free; www.gladstoneseniors.org or
503-655-7701 Charity Salvation Army West Women's and Children's Shelter
Drive: The wish list included nonperishable food, toiletries, and new and
gently-used clothing, shoes, and coats of all sizes. Visit the website for a
list of acceptable items. Contact the club to have items picked up or for
information about renting its facility. Gladstone Community Club, 255 E. Exeter
St., Gladstone; free; www.gladstonecommunityclub.com/
or gladcommclub@juno.com